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Police Officer III / Master Police Officer I - 2496

Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Police & Public Safety
Working Title: Police Officer III / Master Police Officer I - 2496
Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements:
Police Officer III - Minimum of High School diploma or GED and 4 years' experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.

Master Police Officer I - Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and 6 years experience as a sworn local, state or federal law enforcement officer. An advanced degree (JD, Masters, Doctorate) reduces the minimum experience requirement by 1 year. Current certification from NC CJETSC as a commissioned police officer or certification eligible within an agency specified timeframe.



FTE: 1
Salary Range:
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Position #: 2496
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Months per Year: 12
Work Schedule:
Work Schedule Type:

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit:
The University of North Carolina Pembroke is a public institution of higher education, established for the general purposes of educational, research and community services. The UNCP Police Department exists as a support unit of the University for the purpose of establishing and maintaining an atmosphere in which people can go safely learn, live, work, and visit. The University community promotes a climate that encourages freedom of expression and social experimentation. The Department strives to safeguard this climate, while conducting law enforcement activities in a manner that provides a positive learning experience, whenever possible. The Department is the University's primary law enforcement agency. The Department performs law enforcement and security related services for the campus community.

Primary Purpose of Position:
The primary purpose of this position to perform law enforcement duties, including conducting proactive patrols of campus using a variety of methods, responding to calls for service, taking appropriate enforcement action for violations of state laws and University policies, conducting investigations, completing reports and other documentation, testifying in hearings, conducting and participating in community engagement and crime prevention meetings, events, and activities, and providing security for campus events. This position is responsible for enforcing state laws and university policies for the purpose of maintaining a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus. This position is responsible for providing physical security for University assets and at campus events. This position will work to enhance the quality of campus life by working with individuals and groups of individuals to identify and implement solutions to campus issues.

Job Description:
Responds and/or investigates complaints and violations of the law to determine the causes, to identify witnesses, and to preserve evidence through crime scene search; arrests suspects and testifies in court; and completes reports of incidents and cases.Patrols the University's parking lots, streets, grounds and buildings to enforce the law and to ensure the protection and safety of persons and property. Gives assistance and information as appropriate.

Enforces traffic law and University parking ordinances and completes all required reports. Investigates traffic accidents including controlling traffic in the area, safeguards damaged property, gives first aid to injured persons. Issues N.C. Uniform Citations or University parking tickets as appropriate.

Assists students, faculty, staff and visitors by giving information, making facilities available for approved activities, assisting stranded motorists and provides safety escorts. Provides first responder care to victims of accidents or sudden illnesses pending the arrival of professional medical personnel. Coordinates the activities of fire, rescue and ambulance personnel and assist as needed.

Maintains communications with all local law enforcement agencies, emergency agencies and organizations and the general public through established electronic devices.

Performs other duties as assigned

This position is Mandatory Personnel: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference:
Law enforcement experience in a higher education setting.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation: Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer from the NC Criminal Justice Education Training & Standards Commission.
N.C. Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification.
Valid, Current NC Drivers License required.



Job Opening Date: 12/12/2024
Job Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Posting Category: Managerial/Non-Teaching Professional
Posting Number: EPA00984

Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncp.edu/postings/11961






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